PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dell Trotter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Scarlett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mr Scarlett is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Trotter
vs
Scarlett

182 cm
19
165 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

180 cm
19
165 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Dell Trotter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Mr Scarlett!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, William Gold and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trotter throws a right hand that Scarlett ducks under and follows up with a left that Scarlett also avoids with ease.
Scarlett misses with a hook.
Scarlett lands a right hook to the body.
Trotter moves in looking to clinch but Scarlett pushes him off.
No luck for Trotter with that takedown attempt.
Trotter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Scarlett throws out the jab.
A jab from Scarlett misses.
Trotter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Scarlett throws out the jab.
Trotter with a jab.
Scarlett misses with a wild body shot.
Scarlett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Trotter was well out of range. Poor timing from Scarlett.
Scarlett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Scarlett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Trotter.
Scarlett throws a body punch but Trotter moves out of range.
Trotter fails to land the takedown.
Scarlett is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Trotter rather than just go for the knockout.
Trotter dives in and grabs Scarlett's left leg, looking for a takedown. Scarlett pushes down on Trotter's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dell Trotter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Scarlett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Trotter.
Scarlett throws a combination that misses
letting Trotter counter with a right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Trotter misses.
Scarlett pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Scarlett swings and misses with a shot to the body

and Trotter counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Trotter.
Trotter scoring with punches to the head and body.
Trotter loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Scarlett utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Scarlett working a defensive guard here.

Trotter avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Scarlett looks gassed!
Trotter postures up.
Trotter throws a big right hand that misses.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Scarlett can do anything to dispel that myth.
Trotter makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Scarlett utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Scarlett looks to land a left hand but Trotter moved out of range nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Trotter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Trotter shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Scarlett slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scarlett taking some punishment here, with Trotter in his half guard.
Trotter looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Scarlett is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Trotter jumps into side control!
Trotter misses with the ground and pound.
Scarlett is trying to improve his position.
Trotter is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Trotter throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Scarlett misses with a body shot
and Trotter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Scarlett misses with a series of wild punches.
Trotter circles away from the clinch attempt
and Trotter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Trotter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Scarlett.
Scarlett tries to clinch up.
Nice defenses there by Trotter.
Trotter misses with a double jab.
Scarlett avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Scarlett misses with a combination
and Trotter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Scarlett throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Trotter counters with a straight right hand.
Trotter cracks Scarlett with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Scarlett gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Trotter to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Trotter scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Trotter accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Scarlett looking for a sweep. Not yet Scarlett, not yet.
Trotter looking to pass the guard.
Trotter is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Trotter keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Scarlett's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Trotter stands and throws Scarlett's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Scarlett tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Trotter wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dell Trotter dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Scarlett tries for a takedown but Trotter circles away easily
and Trotter counters with a series of strikes. Scarlett will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nice cross by Trotter.
Scarlett stuffs the takedown attempt from Trotter. Trotter gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice uppercut lands for Scarlett. That snapped Trotter's head back.
Trotter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Scarlett throws out the jab.
Scarlett misses with a combination
and Trotter counters with a nice uppercut.
Scarlett jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dell Trotter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Scarlett tries to clinch up

and Trotter counters with a shoot takedown. Scarlett fights it but they end up in guard.
Trotter is in close to Scarlett's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Trotter's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Trotter working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scarlett is trying to keep Trotter in close.
Scarlett looking to hit a scissor sweep but Trotter is one step ahead there.
Trotter connects with a couple of short punches.
Trotteris looking to pass into half guard but Scarlett pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Scarlett is in guard.
Scarlett thows a big elbow that misses.
Trotter manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Scarlett in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Trotter lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Trotter with a couple of short strikes.
Trotter breaks from Scarlett's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Trotter throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trotter landing strikes from the mount and Scarlett is in trouble!
Scarlett is trying desperately to improve position.
Scarlett is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Trotter lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Dell Trotter overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Trotter landing strikes, looking to finish!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Trotter cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Scarlett is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Trotter cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Scarlett is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trotter lands a heavy elbow.
Trotter punishing his opponent with strikes.
Trotter lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Scarlett in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Scarlett regains half guard.
Trotter not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Scarlett avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Trotter.
Scarlett is pressing down on Trotter's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Trotter would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Scarlett is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Trotter defends well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trotter stands and throws Scarlett's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Trotter lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Trotter lands some shots froms side control.
Trotter in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Scarlett is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Trotter trying to control the action but Scarlett is working from the bottom.
Trotter winds up and cracks Scarlett with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Scarlett blocking the ground and pound attempt from Trotter.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Scarlett throws a hook but Trotter blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dell Trotter dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Scarlett throws an overhand right that lands on Trotter's shoulder, as Trotter tries to avoid the shot.
Scarlett tries to clinch
and Trotter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Scarlett slaps away a takedown attempt from Trotter, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Scarlett scores with a jab.
Scarlett bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Trotter's head.
Scarlett throws a shot from downtown. Trotter moves away and avoids it.
Nice shot lands for Trotter.
Scarlett misses with an uppercut. Trotter saw that one coming.
Scarlett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Trotter was well out of range. Poor timing from Scarlett.
Trotter is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Trotter is trying to drag Scarlett to the mat but Scarlett just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Trotter is trying to break the clinch but Scarlett is controlling him.
Trotter is trying to break the clinch but Scarlett has him pressed against the cage.

Scarlett pulls Trotter into guard.
Scarlett looking to hit a scissor sweep but Trotter is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trotter loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Trotter lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Trotter missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Scarlett escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Trotter gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Trotter has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Trotter stands and steps away. Scarlett gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Trotter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Scarlett.
Scarlett throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Trotter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Scarlett waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Trotter.
Trotter stalks Scarlett and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Scarlett's face. Scarlett staggers backwards, shaken.
Scarlett misses with a double jab
and Trotter counters with a lovely shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Trotter closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Trotter tries to pass the half guard into mount. Scarlett knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Trotter thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Scarlett's head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Trotter lands a nice short elbow.
Scarlett gets full guard.
Trotter advances position into side control!
Trotter creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Sloppy strikes there by Trotter.
Scarlett is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Trotter decides to stand back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scarlett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Trotter.
Scarlett darts in trying to clinch
and Scarlett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Trotter scores with a punch to the head.
Scarlett misses with a combination
and Trotter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Trotter paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Trotter scores with a one two! Scarlett had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Scarlett wants to clinch.
Mr Scarlett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scarlett throws a looping overhand right but Trotter ducks down to avoid it.

Trotter shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Trotter was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Scarlett that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Scarlett is trying to escape the mount.
Mr Scarlett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Trotter looking to finish Scarlett with some ground and pound. This is bad for Scarlett!
Dell Trotter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Scarlett tries to reverse the position but Trotter maintains control.
Trotter lands a big shot there that rocks Scarlett but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Scarlett working to try and regain half guard.
Scarlett is squirming around, avoiding Trotter's attempts to control the action.
Trotter lands a heavy elbow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dell Trotter showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Trotter, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dell Trotter!